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Christian Aid Worker Kayla Mueller, Killed During ISIS Captivity, Reportedly Married off to Extremist Militant
Kayla Mueller, an American aid worker who died while in ISIS captivity, was likely paired with a male ISIS fighter during her captivity, U.S. intelligence and government officials have revealed.

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ISIS Believed to Have Beheaded 21 Coptic Christians in Libya 'To Avenge Muslim Women'
In response what they claim was the persecution of Muslims by the Coptic Christians in Egypt, Islamic State terrorists are believed to have beheaded 21 Egyptian Christians captured in Libya.

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Chinese Government Hides Body of Bishop Who Died after 40 Years in Prison, Sparks Outrage Among Catholic Leaders
Bishop Shi, the underground bishop of Yixian, disappeared in police custody in 2001. In late January news of his death spread. However, Chinese authorities have since denied the reports and refuse to give up the bishop's body.

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Muslim Land Grabbers Threatened Death, Bulldozed Homes of Christian Families, Leaving Them Homeless in Harsh Winter
Seven Christian families in Pakistan are left facing the harsh winter after a group of Muslim land grabbers bulldozed their homes.

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Survivors of Sudan's Horrific Mass Military Rape of 221 Women, Girls In Darfur Recall: 'They Did Whatever They Wanted To Us'
A leading watchdog group, the Human Rights Watch, has recounted in horrific detail the rape of 221 women and girls by Sudanese army troops in the North Darfur town of Tabit.

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Biopic ‘Hudson & Maria’ to Begin Filming in Malaysia This August, Recreating Iconic Missionary Faith Story
After 15 years of preparation, the historical biopic Hudson & Maria begins filming in Malaysia this August, telling the story of 19th-century missionaries who crossed cultural barriers to bring the Gospel to China.
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10th CCOWE: Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting Asks 'What Has Gone Wrong with the Chinese Church?' and Calls for Renewal Through Repentance
At the 10th CCOWE, Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting called Chinese church leaders to spiritual repentance, warning that institutional success masks deep crises—such as youth attrition, co-worker burnout, and internal power struggles—and urging renewal that begins with inner transformation, not external methods.
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Pastor Ezra Jin Speaks Out for First Time Since Release: ‘I’m Free. Now Pray for China!’
Released after 266 days of detention, Pastor Ezra Jin uses his Wall Street Journal op-ed to thank international supporters, advocate for imprisoned church members, and call for religious freedom in China.
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[10th CCOWE] Edmund Chan: The Greatest Crisis Facing the Church Is Putting 'Mission Ahead of the Mandate'
Rev. Edmund Chan urged the global Church to prioritize inner spiritual formation ("Mandate") over external ministry ("Mission") to faithfully fulfill the Great Commission.
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Highly Respected Chinese Biblical Scholar Rev. Dr. Stephen Lee Passes Away at 70
Rev. Dr. Stephen Lee, a renowned Old Testament scholar and former president of CGST, passed away at 70.